Heathrow Terminal 4 tube station, London Underground station at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, United Kingdom
Heathrow Terminal 4 tube station is an underground railway stop on the Piccadilly line serving Heathrow Airport's international terminal. The station has a single platform and sits within the airport grounds, providing direct rail access to central London.
The station opened in 1986 when the Piccadilly line was extended to serve the airport. This expansion brought the first direct rail link between the terminal and London's underground system.
The Prince and Princess of Wales conducted the opening ceremony, marking the extension of the Piccadilly line to serve international travelers at Terminal 4.
The station requires changing trains at Hatton Cross to reach other airport terminals. Travelers using Oyster cards benefit from free transfers between the airport's rail stations.
The station has been temporarily closed and is no longer in regular service for passenger use. Travelers should be aware that alternative rail links to the airport remain available.
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